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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2015, 08:03 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
Bumping an old thread due to trying to install...

Bumping an old thread due to trying to install only an aftermarket deck while using the stock amp, speakers and sub enclosure. For the life of me I.can't figure out how to get the factory amp to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2011, 05:44 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
There are subwoofer threads all over the boards...

There are subwoofer threads all over the boards here w/ about 3 different designs, measurements and all...use the search button and you'll find them.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
I realize it's more effort than it may be worth,...

I realize it's more effort than it may be worth, but I'll never know since I've already cut out two areas in the back. I just haven't finished becuase it's been so cold in the garage lately...my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2010, 10:31 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
That little thing is actually the actuator for...

That little thing is actually the actuator for the locking fuel door. I completely removed it and it's bracket in order to give me more space for my enclosure. I've got the factory plastic...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2010, 12:25 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
I think so. If I remember correctly, Zero said...

I think so. If I remember correctly, Zero said he has like 5"-6" of depth, so a shallow isn't really necessary. Google has opinions all over the place, but it seems the general consensus is that a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2010, 11:22 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
Since Zero's pictures show measurements on the...

Since Zero's pictures show measurements on the outside of the box, one would assume that's the total measurement. The only thing you need to be aware of is that the size pieces are 1.5 smaller than...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2010, 02:53 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
Sending you in circles to your own thread :)...

Sending you in circles to your own thread :) http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/70293-jl-stealth-box-install-created-rattles.html
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
I've never laid fiberglass, so I think it's going...

I've never laid fiberglass, so I think it's going to enough work for me just to cutoff the face to mount the MDF piece, along w/ the areas I wanna expand...I'm just trying to make sure I make the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2010, 01:15 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
Isn't that 2.5" speaker a mid, not a tweeter? In...

Isn't that 2.5" speaker a mid, not a tweeter? In my 7, there are tweeters in the rear door, and seeing that I sit so far back (6'4"), those tweeters are like right in in my ear, completely ruining...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2010, 11:20 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
So I got a (free, minus $20 shipping) stock...

So I got a (free, minus $20 shipping) stock enclosure in the mail today, figured out how BMW wired the DVC subs by battery testing the signals, and hooked it up into the X using my current...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2010, 12:39 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
I figured it would be a complete mess to be...

I figured it would be a complete mess to be honest. I think Weasel suggested it, and while I've used it before, I figured it would cause quit the headache since it's going to basically go into...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2010, 12:36 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
To be honest, since I removed my amp and deck...

To be honest, since I removed my amp and deck completely, I'm not sure how it will work out for you. You using that Rockford LOC thing is a cool idea, but completely new to me...guess you'll be our...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2010, 04:56 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
I've only completed half of my enclosure using...

I've only completed half of my enclosure using think cardboard to make a template, but it's definately going to be creative trying to make it as large as possible and routering the edges so I can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2010, 04:54 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
Some have just taken the stock enclosure, cut the...

Some have just taken the stock enclosure, cut the face off and fiberglasses a piece of MDF on in order to mount a 8"-10" sub. Many people keep asking about going up to a 12", but a good 8"-10" in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2010, 08:09 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
Damn bro, that thing looks like it could be fun...

Damn bro, that thing looks like it could be fun or a headache. Keep us posted for sure. My box is basically a custom made version of Zero's custom box, just made larger to fit super tight and to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2010, 07:13 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
I haven't gutted the trunk area of my X for a few...

I haven't gutted the trunk area of my X for a few months, but if we're talking about the same thing and making an enclosure similar to the size of BSW's, then you could make your own enclosure and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2010, 06:08 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
Using the passenger side compartment is easier...

Using the passenger side compartment is easier and has the same amount of space w/o the need to relocate the amp. I hope you're not making the same initial mistake I did which is not realizing that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-11-2010, 11:54 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
It's all good, I'm still waiting for a guy to...

It's all good, I'm still waiting for a guy to reply to me about buying his factory enclosure. Did you reinforce it at al? I just wondered if there would be any benefit in placing some bracing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-21-2009, 11:01 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
Depending on the price after shipping, I might be...

Depending on the price after shipping, I might be able to get my hands on a factory subwoofer enclosure and do the same thing you have done. I finally relocated and rewired my amp this evening, but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2009, 02:12 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
Bump for Bimmernoob and X5dawg

Bump for Bimmernoob and X5dawg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-09-2009, 12:05 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
KidSquid, you're definately luck to have that...

KidSquid, you're definately luck to have that stock enclosure. After looking at how well it uses all the little gaps, I wish I had one to use.

Today I spent about 5hrs total today working on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-07-2009, 03:16 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
So you didn't actually make an enclosure, but...

So you didn't actually make an enclosure, but instead you just mounted the woofer onto the removeable panel and let it kinda of be a freeair setup? Do you have pics of this? I think it's an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2009, 10:33 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
Great link. So did you actually recalculate his...

Great link. So did you actually recalculate his dimension down to the size of our boxes to determine how much should be put in there? Looks like a certain amount helps out greatly, but if someone...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2009, 12:26 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
Is it Friday yet? :stickpoke :D

Is it Friday yet? :stickpoke :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2009, 04:07 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 141,796
Posted By m5james
You're lucky to have the stock sub enclosure to...

You're lucky to have the stock sub enclosure to build from. I looked at the L7, but the L5's power rating matched my amp better, along w/ the L7 requiring more minimum airspace, so I couldn't really...
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